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ABBA – The Winner Takes It All / Elaine
1980 · UK · Epic · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 4, 2026
- MMint
- $11.34
- NMNear Mint
- $10.15
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $7.76
- VGVery Good
- $5.37
- G+Good Plus
- $2.98
- GGood
- $1.79
- FFair
- $1.19
- PPoor
- $0.60
109 copies listed on Discogs from $0.23.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- EPC-S-8835.A2TimtomAEPC-S.8835.B-3TY
- Rights society
- MCPS/BIEM
- Label Code
- LC 0199
- Price Code
- CB 111
- Other
- S EPC 8835 A*(A-side Matrix Label)
- Other
- S EPC 8835 B*(B-side Matrix Label)
- Recorded At
- Polar Studios
- Pressed By
- CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
Specifications
Tracklist
- AThe Winner Takes It All4:56
- BElaine3:39
- Producer, Arranged By
- Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson
- Engineer
- Michael B. Tretow
- Written-By
- Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson
About this record
The CBS Pressing Plant at Aston Clinton stamped this 1980 UK 7-inch single with the matrix EPC-S-8835.A2 on the A-side and EPC-S.8835.B-3 on the flip, marking it as an original Epic pressing rather than a later reissue. Release notes confirm the catalogue number S EPC 8835 appears on labels with an asterisk, distinguishing this variant from the barcode-era version numbered 30180434.
Among 1233 collectors who own a copy, only 94 actively want one, yet 109 copies remain for sale across the market, signalling weak scarcity despite the single's chart pedigree.
What drives its value
Condition dominates pricing on this 1980 UK pressing. A Mint copy commands 11.34 USD, while NM drops to 10.15 USD—a narrow margin reflecting the single's modest age and pressing durability.
The VG+ grade sits at 7.76 USD, VG at 5.37 USD, and G+ at 2.98 USD, showing steeper depreciation as wear accumulates. The lowest asking price across 109 active listings is 0.23 USD, indicating a flooded secondary market.
The have-to-want ratio of 1233 owners against 94 seekers confirms this is a common pressing; the original Polar Music production and UK Epic label release mean copies circulated widely. Reissues and variants (including the later barcode version 30180434) further dilute demand, keeping even NM examples well below 10.15 USD.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number S EPC 8835 printed on both the label and the paper sleeve. The dead-wax matrix runout EPC-S-8835.A2 (A-side) and EPC-S.8835.B-3 (B-side) confirm CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton manufacture in 1980.
Release notes specify that original copies bear an asterisk after the catalogue number on the labels (S EPC 8835 A*/B); absence of this asterisk or presence of barcode 30180434 indicates a later variant. The single has no barcode on the original.
Grade by vinyl surface: Mint (11.34 USD) shows no visible wear; NM (10.15 USD) exhibits hairline marks under light only; VG+ (7.76 USD) displays light surface noise and minor scratches audible on quiet passages; VG (5.37 USD) shows moderate groove wear and consistent background noise. The 45 RPM 7-inch format is standard; confirm the Timtom credit in the runout as a pressing plant identifier.
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Release notes
Bocu Music Ltd. ℗ 1980 Polar Music International AB.
A Polar Music International Production
Recorded at Polar Music Studio, Stockholm.
Original sound recording made by Polar Music International AB. CBS Records are the exclusive licensees for the UK Label: S EPC 8835 Sleeve: EPC 8835.
This version was released with a picture sleeve & paper labels, the cat# on the labels show an asterisk after the cat# (S EPC 8835 A*/B*). Another, otherwise identical, version show no asterisk: 30180434.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number on this UK pressing?
The label reads S EPC 8835, with the asterisk variant (S EPC 8835 A*/B) appearing on the paper labels of original 1980 copies. A later release omits the asterisk and carries barcode 30180434. The sleeve catalogue number is EPC 8835 without the S prefix.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 7.76 USD. This represents a significant drop from the NM price of 10.15 USD, reflecting the onset of audible surface noise and visible scratches that begin to affect playback quality on this 1980 pressing.
Where was this single pressed?
The CBS Pressing Plant in Aston Clinton manufactured this 1980 UK release. The matrix runout Timtom and the EPC-S-8835 and EPC-S.8835.B-3 codes in the dead wax confirm this plant origin rather than other Epic pressing facilities.
Is this a rare or common single?
This is a common pressing. 1233 collectors have it in their collections against only 94 who want it, and 109 copies are currently for sale at the lowest price of 0.23 USD. The original Polar Music production and wide UK Epic distribution ensured high initial pressings, and later variants further saturate the market.
What is the price range from Mint to VG?
A Mint copy is priced at 11.34 USD, while a VG graded example is valued at 5.37 USD. The spread reflects the 1980 pressing's sensitivity to surface wear; even light play introduces audible noise that buyers of higher grades actively avoid, as confirmed by the 87 community ratings averaging 4.21 stars.